nursing home in Chatom, AL
Washington County Nursing Home
14600 St Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518 · (251) 847-6412
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Washington County Nursing Home at a glance
Washington County Nursing Home is a 88-bed government nursing home in Chatom, Alabama (Washington County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Alabama average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 10, 2021) found 0 health citations. The Alabama average is 3.9.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.3% per year (state average 46.9%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 88
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1975
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 015123
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.61 hrs | 3.88 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.71 hrs | 0.65 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.90 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.86 hrs | 3.26 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.3% | 46.9% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 0% | 39.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 0 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,315 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 88 | 118 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 76 | 98 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 86.1% | 83.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3% | 3.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.4% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.9% | 21.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 4.7% | 12% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6% | 12.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1% | 1.4% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.3% | 24.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 16.2% | 12.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 92.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 85.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 1 health deficiency and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2019 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 29, 2019 |
| February 15, 2018 Fire safety | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0325 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 5, 2018 |
| February 15, 2018 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 16, 2018 |
| February 15, 2018 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 16, 2018 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, INC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 10/01/2007 |
| DONALD, JAMES Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2024 |
| BARNES, JOANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/26/2021 |
| CROUCH, HAROLD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| DEAN, SHERRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2020 |
| GANT, BILLY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/11/2022 |
| GIBBS, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| GRIMES, RANDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2024 |
| MOSLEY, EMORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| ONDERDONK, BONNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/16/2024 |
| SAVAGE, VIRGINIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2018 |
| SCHULTZ, ARNOLD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| THORNTON, CARL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2016 |
| TURNER, BETSY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| WILLIAMS, SYLVIA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2007 |
| GRIMES, TERESA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2016 |
| GRIMES, TERESA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/20/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Washington County Nursing Home's rating?
Washington County Nursing Home has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Alabama nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Washington County Nursing Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Alabama average of 3.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Washington County Nursing Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Washington County Nursing Home?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Washington County Nursing Home and how do I contact it?
Washington County Nursing Home is at 14600 St Stephens Avenue, Chatom, AL 36518. Phone: (251) 847-6412.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.